DC170 Document Camera User Manual - English [Important] To download the latest version of Quick Start Guide, multilingual user manual, software, or driver, etc., please visit Lumens http://www.Mylumens.com/goto.htm...
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Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Always follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the Document Camera: 1. Do not place Document Camera in tilted position. 2. Do not place the Document Camera on an unstable trolley, stand or table. 3.
Precautions Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. This Document Camera has a 3-wire AC line Plug. This is a safety feature to ensure that the plug will fit into the power outlet. Do not try to disable this safety feature. If the Document Camera will not be used for an extended time, unplug it from the power socket.
Chapter 2 Package Contents DC170 Quick Start Guide 4-Steps Card (For download of other language versions, please visit Lumens website) VGA Cable USB Cable Power Cord Appearance may vary depending on country/region Remote Control Remote Control Holder Microscope Adapter Accessory Pouch...
or HDTV Monitor 4.2 Installation and setup Please set up the DIP Switch Settings first. Refer to Chapter 9 DIP Switch Settings in the DC190 User Manual. 4.3 Connecting to a projector or monitor VGA Cable Power Cord Monitor or Projector AC Outlet English...
4.4 Connecting to a computer and use Lumens™ software USB Cable Projector Power Cord VGA Cable Computer AC Outlet Driver and software can be downloaded from Lumens website 4.5 Connecting to a computer and projector or monitor simultaneously VGA Cable VGA Cable Power Cord Monitor or...
4.6 Connect to a PC and read the SD card SD Card USB Cable Power Cord AC Outlet Computer <Note> Connected to a computer and turned off, the Document Camera is just regarded as an external storage device. 4.7 Connecting to an Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) Projector USB Cable VGA Cable...
EXTENDER Adapter Power Cord RS232 Adapter AC Outlet Computer After connecting to the RS232 cable, you can use RS232 commands to control DC170. 4.11 Connecting to a TV DIP Switch Settings EXTENDER Adapter Power Cord C-Video Cable AC Outlet ...
<Note> Only the live image can be displayed in C-Video Out mode. 4.12 Installing application software The application software installed on the computer enables you to: Control the DC170. Capture and record images. Annotate the image, highlight important details and save it.
When using the remote control, aim at the remote sensor on the DC170, and press the power button. Once DC170 is turned on, the LED on the control panel will flash a few times and stay lit. Please contact your distributor if the LED is not on. English...
Chapter 6 Control Panel/Remote Control and Setting Menu 6.1 Functions of control panel and remote control <Remark> The below functions are listed alphabetically. Name Function Descriptions Operation Remote control Turn on and off the Document Camera. /Control panel Remote control Move up, down, left or right to select the ,,,...
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Enter Mask/Spotlight mode. MASK Remote control Activate the setting menu/exit the menu. MENU Remote control /Control panel Enable/Disable the Partial Enlarged mode. Remote control Image comparison (to compare live images with stored image files). Remote control Read files stored in the SD Card (priority) or PLAYBACK Remote control internal memory.
6.2 Setting Menu 6.2.1 Main menu <Remark> Press [MENU] on the remote control or control panel to display the setting menu. Auto Tune Slide Show Automatically adjust the image Show the photos or videos to have the best brightness and stored in the SD card (priority) or focusing performance.
6.2.2 Set up menu Level Level Level Major Function Descriptions Minor Items Adjustment values Items Single Capture / Time Press left and right arrow keys to Capture Mode select capture mode. Lapse / Record / Disable 1 hr 2 hr Use the left and right arrow keys to 4 hr select the capture time.
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Regardless of outside environment, the machine will adjust the brightness Auto Exposure On/Off to the optimal condition. Use the left and right arrow keys to select. Regardless of outside light or color, Auto White the machine will adjust the color to the Enter optimal condition;...
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Read the value of the current image mode. Use the left and right arrow keys to Yes/No Preset Save select, and then confirm by pressing [ENTER]. Splash Screen Open Splash Screen Setting window Enter Settings Use the left and right arrow keys to select, and then confirm by pressing Yes/No Factory Reset...
6.2.4 Spotlight Mode Setting Menu Level Level Level Major Function Descriptions Adjustment values Minor Items Items Press [ENTER] to return to live Live Enter image. Use the left and right arrow keys to Shape Ellipse/Rectangle select the shape of the spotlight zone. Adjust the transparency of the border Transparency 0~2~3...
1. Press [AUTO TUNE] for the optimal brightness and focal length. I would like to switch image sources Live image is the default image source. Press [SOURCE] on the remote control or control panel to have DC170 switch among the following images sources: 1. Live images (default). 2. Computer.
7.4.2 Setting Photo/Text mode To change the settings, please use the remote control or the control panel: 1. Press [MENU] to enter the setting menu. 2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Photo/Text]. (Please refer to 7.4.1 Photo/Text mode descriptions to make the best choice.) 3.
I would like to freeze images 1. Press [FREEZE] on the remote control or control panel to freeze the current image on the screen. Press again to defreeze. 7.10 I would like to rotate the image Remote control: 1. Press [ROTATE] key to turn the screen. (The sequence of switching is: 0°/180°/Flip/Mirror) Control panel: 1.
< > SD card Note Connect to DC170 to start recording images. 7.12.1 Recording motion images <Remark> You may not be able to capture or record images when [Capture Mode] is set to [Disable]. Remote control: 1. Press [RECORD] on the remote control to start recording videos.
Press [ENTER] key to enter. Press [] or [] to the [Capture] menu. Press [] to find [Image Quality]. Press [] or [] to select among [High/Medium/Low]. Press [Menu] to exit. 7.12.3 Recording setup Press [MENU] on the remote control or control panel to enter the setting menu.
7.14 I would like to delete the captured/recorded images Use Remote control: 1. Press [PLAYBACK] to show the thumbnails of all stored files. 2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select the file you want to delete. 3. Pressing [DELETE] will open a [Delete File] window. 4.
7.17 I would like to use the MASK and Spotlight function 7.17.1 I would like to use the MASK or Spotlight mode Use Remote Control: 1. Press [MASK] key to enter the Mask/Spotlight mode menu. Press [] or [] to select mode.
7.18 I would like to play the slides (Slide Show) 7.18.1 Setting delay time 1. Press [MENU] on the remote control or control panel to enter the setting menu. 2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Setting]. 3. Press [ENTER] key to enter. 4.
2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select the file to be compared. 3. Press [PIP] to activate image comparison. 4. Press [], [], [], or [] to move the live image. 5. Repeat Steps 1 - 3 to change other image files. 6.
1. After the SD card is inserted, the [Copy To SD Card] dialog box will be displayed for you to select to copy files in DC170 to SD card. Press [] or [] on the remote control or control panel to select.
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2. Complete by clicking [Capture], then clicking [Get Picture]. 7.24.3 I would like to set the DC170 as a PC Camera <Remark> For Windows XP, please set by system name (USB video device) Open [My Computer] and click [Lumens Document Camera] to open a live image.
3.1.4. Press [MENU] to exit. 4 If the image is not clear 4.1. Please adjust the focus of microscope. 4.2. Please press the [FOCUS] button on either side of the DC170 lens to activate the auto focus. 5 Digital Zoom 5.1.
Chapter 9 DIP Switch Settings <Note> You should unplug and reconnect the power cord, and then restart the DC170 for all DIP Switch Settings to take effect. 9.1 Connecting to a projector or monitor 9.1.1 XGA output (default values): 9.1.2 SXGA output 9.1.3 WXGA output...
9.1.4 1080P output 9.2 Connecting to a TV 9.2.1 NTSC: USA, Taiwan, Panama, Philippines, Canada, Chile, Japan, Korea, and Mexico. 9.2.2 PAL: Countries/regions not listed above. <Remark> Once C-VIDEO is on, VGA OUT is not supported. English...
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using DC170. If you have questions, please refer to related chapters and follow all the suggested solutions. If the problem still occurred, please contact our distributors or service center.
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The images Press [AUTO TUNE] to automatically adjust to the optimal outputted from brightness and focal length. DC170 are too bright, dark or vague Unable to record Check to see if the stored data have reached the images maximum size of the SD Card.
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